Explore the Family Name Peglow
The meaning of Peglow
German: habitational name from Pegelow near Stettin (now in Poland).
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How common is the last name Peglow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peglow was ranked as the 50,261st most popular in 2000, falling to the 53,913th place by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity of 7.27%. The total count of people with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 391 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, representing a dip of 2.05%. Proportionally per 100k individuals, the prevalence of the surname Peglow fell by 7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #53,913 | -7.27% |
| Count | 391 | 383 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peglow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Peglow surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.93% in 2000 to 97.39% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.28% to 1.31% over the same decade, marking a change of 2.34%. However, there were no recorded instances of anyone with the Peglow surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 97.39% | 0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.31% | 2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |